Congratulations to the Class of 2026! As the spring semester draws to a close, the International Division is proud to celebrate a cohort of graduates who have truly embraced the spirit of global engagement. These …
Month: April 2026
Now a Truman Scholar, UW junior Miranda Garcia-Dove’s dedication to public service is driven by curiosity and kindness
Garcia-Dove is one of 55 new Truman Scholars in the country this year. She was selected for her outstanding achievements out of 781 candidates nominated by 305 colleges and universities. Each winner will receive a …
LACIS Hosts Cuban American Author for Wisconsin Residency
As the author of acclaimed novels like The Only Road and Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla, Alexandra Diaz has dedicated her career to telling stories of resilience and empowerment. The Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) recently hosted Diaz for a …
A Look Inside the 2026 Middle East Studies Conference
On April 17, the Middle East Studies Program (MESP) convened its annual conference at the UW-Madison Memorial Library. Free and open to the public, this day-long event served as a forum for scholars, students, and …
Message from the Dean–April 2026
If I could choose just two words to describe this past month, they would be “gratitude” and “pride.” During Day of the Badger, students, staff, faculty, community partners, alumni, and friends from around the world …
2026 World Cinema Day: Connecting K-12 Students to Global Narratives
For over two decades, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Film Festival and UW-Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) has connected Wisconsin students with global cultures through the big screen. This year, World Cinema Day saw its …
2026 UW NAO Alumni Award Winners
The UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization proudly announces the 2026 NAO Alumni Award Winners, Karen Solheim ’73, and Amy Jochsett Perez ’21
WSB Celebrates 125 Years with UW–Madison Alumni and Friends in Hong Kong
Nearly 130 UW–Madison and Wisconsin School of Business alumni came together on Saturday, March 28 for a special international event that celebrated community, school pride, and a 125-year legacy of business innovation.
Meet the 2026 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is once again recognizing academic staff members who have gone above and beyond in their campus roles as researchers, instructors, administrators, technicians, and public servants.
International Division Announces Summer 2026 Graduate Summer Fieldwork Awardees
The International Division is proud to announce the 12 recipients of the Summer 2026 Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Awards. These $4,000 grants enable UW–Madison graduate students to conduct at least six weeks of primary research …